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Pori, FI · 2009–present · active
Ghosttide is a melodic death metal band from Pori, Finland, formed in 2009, self-described as 'melodic death rock' with progressive and epic elements. Their EP White Shores, Black Tides (2014) features six tracks of maritime-themed melodic death metal with cello guest work, recorded by a five-piece lineup including vocalist Lassi Nuolivaara.
Alatri, IT · 2016–present · active
Gigantomachia is a melodic death metal band from Alatri in the Frosinone province of Lazio, formed in 2016. Named after the mythological battle between gods and giants, they deliver epic melodic death metal from central Italy.
Düsseldorf, DE · 1983–present · active
Ginsberg is a melodic death metal band from Dusseldorf, Germany, with roots stretching back to 1983, making them a remarkably long-running presence in the Rhine-Ruhr metal scene. The band channels the Gothenburg-influenced melodic death metal style through a German lens.
Rimini, IT · 2016–present · active
Give Up the Ghost is a symphonic/melodic death metal band from Rimini on the Adriatic coast, formed in 2016. They blend symphonic orchestration with melodic death metal from the Romagna beach city.
Turku, FI · 2023–present · active
Gladenfold is a melodic death metal and power metal band from Turku, Finland, formed in 2023, with a prolific output including Dark Age Medieval Warfare, Misanthropic Reign Forest, and World Is a Depressed Place across numerous demos and full-lengths. Their catalog blends aggressive melodic death metal with dark atmospheric and medieval-themed imagery, released through their own Screech Merchant Records.
Balingen, DE · 2019–present · active
Glondemir is a melodic death metal band from Balingen, Germany, formed in 2019, delivering Scandinavian-influenced melodeath from the Swabian Jura. The band combines melodic guitar harmonies with death metal aggression.
Grimsby, GB · 2020–present · active
Gloomlurker is a melodic death/doom metal band from Grimsby in northeast England, formed in 2020. They deliver the melancholic intersection of melodic death metal and doom from the Humber coast fishing town.
Kyiv, UA · 2020–present · active
Kyiv melodic death metal project formed in 2020, weaving melodic guitar work through death metal's aggressive framework from Ukraine's capital. Their approach carries the emotional resonance of the Scandinavian melodic death metal tradition.
Lincoln, GB · 2017–present · active
Goatpuncher is a melodic death metal band from Lincoln, formed in 2017. Their irreverently goat-themed name contrasts with the melodic precision of their death metal from the Lincolnshire cathedral city.

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